Principal Immunology Scientist: Autoimmune Lead

2420 MiroBio Ltd; Oxford; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Gilead Sciences, Inc. is seeking an experienced immunologist to lead a team of scientists developing novel biologic therapies for autoimmune diseases. The role focuses on guiding in vitro and in vivo pharmacology studies to advance lead and early discovery programs in immunology.

The successful candidate will collaborate across functions to deliver rigorous data packages for progression to development and mentor researchers to strengthen a differentiated pre-clinical pipeline.

Qualifications

• PhD and 5+ years in immunology and drug discovery with industry experience.
• Strong track record with first- or senior-author publications.
• Broad knowledge of immunology and autoimmune disease pathogenesis.
• Proven leadership of research teams and collaboration across functions.

Responsibilities

• Mentor a lab-based scientific team and advance projects.
• Serve as scientific and technical thought leader.
• Collaborate across immunology, protein engineering, chemistry, translational medicine, biomarkers and clinical development.
• Design in vitro assays to support antibody development.
• Coordinate in vivo models for DMPK and efficacy.

Skills

Immunology

Drug discovery

Leadership

Communication

Education

PhD in Immunology

5+ years industry experience

Job description

Gilead Sciences, Inc. is seeking an experienced immunologist to lead a team of scientists developing novel biologic therapies for autoimmune diseases. The role focuses on guiding in vitro and in vivo pharmacology studies to advance lead and early discovery programs in immunology.

The successful candidate will collaborate across functions to deliver rigorous data packages for progression to development and mentor researchers to strengthen a differentiated pre-clinical pipeline.